Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-06
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piration Of The hour Major Henderson
decision remained unchanged.
"Save a thousand pounds as proc
Of your attachment to my niece, and i
viii give nv consent 10 your marriage
with her. Under no other circum-
stances will do so" This was the ex-
tent TO which the Major would commit
himself.
Why. million would be equally posi-
bic 10 a man of refined tastes with but
paliry two hundred year or 80 be-
SIDES hs pay
Maudc waylad her lover outside the
library door Very pretty she looked
as she listened 10 dear Jacks angry
nrotestations her checks flushed, and
her brown ewes filling with tears
lyon viii he true to me, my dar-
linr?" pleaded the impecunious Lieu
tenant. ms his arm stole around her
waist and his tawny moustache pressed
her rosy lips.
True 10 him Indeed and indeed
she would be. -,
lyon know. dearest, you will be
tyenty-one in fortnight's time, and
your own mistress. My sweet one will
ny with her poor, loving Jack then !;
won't she %
"Yos"-rather obviously. it was
hard to put aside the prospect OF being
followed 10 the altar by bevy OF dainti-
ly-arrayed bridesmaids, although she
was so deeply in love.
True, she would soon be of age, and
consequently her own mistress, but
what would that fact avail her If she
were miles away from her lover? And
such indeed seemed likely 10 be the
case. for her uncle carried her oft to
small village in North Wales the day
after Lieutenant Mapleson had been
told of his fate. OF course she left
note behind for "dcarest Jack, telling
him the name Of the village to which
they were going, and earnestly begging
him to do something, although she
could think Of nothing practical to sug-
gcst
On the morning OF her twentyfirst
birthday Maudc came down TO break
fast looking fresh, and even little hap
Nv. She had honestly tried 10 be mis-
erablo for whole fortnight, and had
succeeded for two days. With youth
aud health on ones side it is almost i'm
possible 10 bc thoroughly out of spirits
Tor any length of time, however much
one may be- experiencing the truth OF
the proyerb about "true love, &c.
Tie landlady's bright-loOking daugh-
Tor brought in the coffee and rolls.
Mrs. Evans, opposite, has let her
front rooms, miss, she volunteered.
a gentleman all by himself came and
took them last night.
A gentleman, and alonel Maude's
tvirits rose did you happen to hear
Mrs. Evans say what her new ledger Is
like? suppose added naughty, de
ccitful Nlaudc, bee is an elderly gen
tlcnnu?
Eyes. Miss. ute. He's bit lame,
walks with "a 81 ck. and has a long gray
bead. Hisnames Mr. Browne
Maudcs spirits fell again. At break
fast. however, she mentioned the new
arrival 10 her uncle
Major Henderson was beginning to
find North Wales a little dull, so he
listened rather readily, thinking that
there might perhaps be a prospect OF
having some one with whom to smoke
IA friendly pipe.
In the course of the morning, when
the uncle and niece were sitting in one
Of the many beautiful glens in which
the ncighborhood abouuds, Maude saw
bent figure approaching, walking with
stick
IL think, uncle, that must be Mr..
Browne. Mrs. Eyanss new lodger, she
eaid
Her uncle looked up from his book.
" Ont of health, should say" was Ma
jor Henderson comment. 8" He doesn't
look old enough to Ice so infri-.
When the stranger came up to them
he paused and inquired the way to the |
Swallow Falls.
Maude started. That voice Her
uncle, however. merely made II cOurte-
Gus reply. Evidently his suspicious /
were not aroused
Excuse me, continued the stran
ger, but have | not the pleasure of 1
one who is neighbor the /
time being? iancied saw you come /
out of Honeysuckle Cottage this morn
ing with your daughter.
Yes, sir You are right--at least my /
niece and / are staying opposite to |
YOU
Your niece ?" and the stranger po-
litoly raised his hat as he glanced at |
Maude. May / inquire if you have !
been making long stay in the neigh !
borhood? II is the first time / have
visited North Wales, and / should be
glad to know of the principal spots of
interest in the immediate vicinity. My |
health is so shattered that cannot un-
dcrtake long excursions.
This is the commencement of our |
third week, replied the Major. Like
Yourself, We have chosen rather to enjoy |
the scenery within walking-distances |
in preference TO travelling about 10y rail |
or coach. My niece has been a little |
upset lately, so We came here TO recruit
her health.
Naudc flushed up Indignantly. To |
speak Of the cruel blow which had been
dealt her as if it were a mere nothing |
1.-The young lady is looking 50 fresh |
and charming that / think she must |
already be on the high road to re-
,oyery." This with stiff old fashioned
BOW to Maude. 81 was about to say | |
msted might derive rs much benefit |
rom the change, only j fear that is too
much to expect Age cannot hope to |
compete with youth. "
with your permission, suggested
Major Henderson, "my niece and will |
accompany you to the Falls. They are
within quarter of an hours walk from
mere: and ] can then give You afew
hints about the neighborhood as We 60 |
dong"
Mr.. Browne would only be too
pleased.
Maude walked ON by her uncle's side
xperiencing a mixture of Joy and |
,larm. She was so delighted 10 hear
hat dear voice again; 80 fearful lest her |
overs strategem should be discovered
Mr.. Browne noticed her agitation,
md was careful to divert Major Hen
lcrson's attention from his niece IN
,ase her confusion should betray the |